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Bright Hope School Opens in Bulanga

February 27, 2006 - Helping Ugandans Grow Stronger, Inc. (HUGS) is pleased to announce the opening of Bright Hope School in the Rakai District of southern Uganda. Built with funds generously donated by HUGS supporters, the school is located on the grounds of Hope Child Care Program (HCCP) and serves the village of Bulanga as well as other nearby areas.

Over 100 children are attending the school, which currently provides instruction for primary grades 1-6. Construction has begun on a second school building that is scheduled to open later this year. Children who are sponsored through the HUGS program are automatically enrolled in the school. Besides receiving a quality education, the $30/month sponsorship fee also provides each child with a daily hot meal, shoes, medicine and a school uniform. Children in need can also be boarded at HCCP for an additional $10/month.

For more information on how to give hope to an AIDS/HIV-affected child, please see our sponsorship page or send e-mail to HUGS.